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If you were a Desperate Housewife, you'd be...

(Don't miss our new video on Desperate Housewives' Edie Britt, why she didn't deserve so much hate & how she was kinda ahead of her time: https://youtu.be/-c2-aBwDeTo )

1 week ago | [YT] | 207

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The sixth & final season of The Handmaid's Tale has arrived, so join us in taking a closer look at the 3 episodes that have dropped so far to unpack what it all means (& what might be coming next): https://youtu.be/6GlsUgmXjhc

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 251

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If you were in a Snow White remake/adaptation, who do you think you'd be?

Don't miss our new video on the Snow White remake & why it unfortunately doesn't work: https://youtu.be/77Ei2yEhAg0

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 283

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If you could be best friends with one character from Sex and the City, who would you choose?

& Don't miss our new video unpacking the 5 elements that made SATC work so well & other shows that capture that same vibe! Watch here: https://youtu.be/zHtL1YH3kaA

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 251

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What are your thoughts on Hollywood making live action remakes of animated films?

1 month ago | [YT] | 219

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Which generation are you?

(& In the comments, let us know 1 stereotype about your gen that fits you + 1 that's totally off base!)

1 month ago | [YT] | 357

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Community's Britta Perry quickly evolved from a tough idealist into a goofy ditz that felt almost unrecognizable... Many viewers did *not* like that Britta essentially got Britta'd by the show, but if we take a closer look we see that her story actually does make a lot of sense (& is even surprisingly relatable!) Check out our new video to see our full analysis of Britta & her change: https://youtu.be/YGKdgusWgIg

1 month ago | [YT] | 625

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If you're being honest, which Community character are you actually the most like in real life? (Write in if yours is someone else!)
📺 + Check out our new video on Britta & why she actually *isn't* the worst after all: https://youtu.be/YGKdgusWgIg

1 month ago | [YT] | 123

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HIMYM fans: in Lily and Ted's big "grinch" fight, whose side were you on?

Don't miss our video unpacking their showdown & what it really tells us about how to survive a friendship breakdown! Watch here: https://youtu.be/K8aqlnhEXiA

1 month ago | [YT] | 65

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A huge congrats to Anora for the major wins at last night's Oscars! For more on the film, the controversy it ran into, and what its ending really means, make sure to check out our Anora analysis video!

1 month ago | [YT] | 156